fleshes (out)

Definition of fleshes (out)next
present tense third-person singular of flesh (out)
as in develops
to express more fully and in greater detail a lengthy follow-up that fleshes out the original report on the military engagement

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Verb
  • The press statement also highlighted the work by Mayo Clinic Platform, which develops new digital tools using artificial intelligence and patient records.
    Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The robots look similar to food delivery robots or surveillance robots — which Daxbot also develops.
    Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
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  • This year, the event expands to Denton for the first time, with an immersive exhibition of artworks projected across the outdoor spaces of Quakertown Park.
    Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Stay true to your roots and keep that handle intact even as your remit expands to podcasting and socializing.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Fleshes (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshes%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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